FLINT, MI – Flint students will participate will participate with firefighters on fire prevention safety skills as part of “Fire Prevention Week.”

About 500 students from Doyle-Ryder, Eisenhower, Freeman, Holmes, Neithercut and Scott elementary schools will learn about fire safety awareness and what to do if they suspect arson activity, according to statements from the Flint School District and city of Flint officials.

The students will visit fire station one downtown during two sessions that begin at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Fire prevention week runs through Saturday, Oct. 12 and free smoke detectors will be given away during open houses from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all five fire stations, the city said in a statement.

The smoke detectors are available because of a donation by Detroit Red Wings’ Henrik Zetterberg.